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July 12, 2022

Loving God’s Daughter

As a husband, one of the best things to recognize is that your wife is God's daughter. John, Greg and Erin discuss how having daughters has helped them understand why this principle is important for marriage. Featuring Mr. Gary Thomas.

Original Air Date: July 12, 2022

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